This entire thread is specifically why I have loved my Mac since 1989. . Simple, effective, easy to maintain very little issue with viruses/attacks. The old "..pry it out of my cold, dead hands.." applies here.

Having said that, I use a PC at work and because my wife (the teacher) ties the Mac up for 10 mos./year, I grudgingly got a PC for the den. Picked up a great kit deal from TigerDirect (but that's another story).

Anyhow, the Mac just works. I find I must "work at" the PC. I also had XP and SP2 issues, so I feel your pain. Hang in there.